Podcast

Chequered Flag Formula 1

Episodes

Sep 08 2019

Claire and the team reflect on Ferrari’s first win at their home Grand Prix in nearly a decade. Charles Leclerc won from pole position at Monza but it didn’t come without controversy. We hear from Leclerc and from Lewis Hamilton.

Sep 07 2019

Claire and the team reflect on a farcical end to qualifying at Monza where only two drivers managed to start their final lap. It was Charles Leclerc that took pole, from Lewis Hamilton in second. We hear from both drivers.

Sep 05 2019

In this special podcast, Andrew Benson sits down with Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo following the tragic death of Anthoine Hubert last weekend. Four days on, he delves deep into what it takes for a racing driver to confront his fears and race on in such difficult circumstances. We also hear from four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel on whether the sport’s governing body is doing enough with regards to safety.

Sep 01 2019

Jennie and the team look back at the Belgian Grand Prix that was won by Charles Leclerc. It was the Ferrari driver’s first win in F1 after he held off a late charge from Lewis Hamilton. We hear from Leclerc and ask whether Hamilton could have won the race

Aug 29 2019

Jennie and the team return after the summer break to discuss which drivers are driving where next season after Esteban Ocon will replace Nico Hulkenberg at Renault and Alex Albon heads to Red Bull. We hear from Albon and Jack tells us why he didn’t get round to reading the books Andrew Benson gave him.

Nov 25 2018

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and former Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer discuss a thrilling final race of the season in the desert as Lewis Hamilton wrapped a championship winning season in style with victory in Abu Dhabi.

Aug 31 2018

We sit down with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso who reflects on his career and explains why he is leaving the sport. Former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC's chief F1 sports writer Andrew Benson also look Alonso's legacy and discuss what the future holds for the Spaniard.

Dec 14 2017

As the popularity, participation and coverage of women’s sport continue to grow – Jennie Gow investigates whether the use of grid girls is a sexist, outdated relic in 2017. Hear the thoughts of the models themselves alongside F1 drivers, team and circuit bosses. Plus find out how the issue is being considered in boxing, cycling and darts.

Oct 12 2017

Jennie Gow presents a Formula One special looking at why Lewis Hamilton has recorded more pole positions than any other driver. Hear from Hamilton himself, his former team-mate Jenson Button, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Allan McNish on what sets Hamilton apart on a single lap shoot-out.